Houseplants – Rose-Painted Calathea

Botanical name: goeppertia roseopicta ‘dottie’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: about a ft and a half in height and in width

Bloom time: spring, summer, fall

Hardy zone: zones 9-12

Flower color: white/purple

Foliage color: red/black/green/pink/purple

Growth rate: reaches full maturity in first growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: shade garden, container plant

Light needs: less than 3 hours of sun per day

Special features: medical benefits

Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between waterings

Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 after planting and repeat once a month throughout the growing season

Best time to plant: year-round

Best type of soil: organic potting soil

Companion plants: monstera, philodendron,

Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested

Invasive species: no